Unit 5 Test Review: Weather-kl

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What does a stationary front indicate on a weather map?

Back

Neither the cold air mass nor the warm air mass is advancing.

Front

From where do winds always blow?

Back

Winds always blow from higher pressure to lower pressure.

Front

What is a characteristic of jet streams?

Back

Jet streams are narrow bands of very fast wind that occur in the upper troposphere.

Front

Which weather tool is used to measure air pressure?

Back

Barometer.

Front

What happens to a hurricane when it hits land?

Back

Its wind speed decreases significantly because it no longer gains energy from warm ocean water.

Front

What does a barometer measure?

Back

Air pressure.

Front

What is the primary cause of wind?

Back

The movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

Front

What is the role of jet streams in weather patterns?

Back

They separate warm and cold air masses and influence weather systems.

Front

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass?

Back

Warm front.

Front

What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

Back

A hurricane is a large storm system that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a smaller, more intense storm that forms over land.